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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.15, 135.29 and 66.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.15, 135.29 and 66.16 is: 99.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.15 : 135.29 = 66.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.15/135.29 = 66.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.15x = 135.29 × 66.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.15x = 8,950.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,950.79/90.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.29

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